Byrne Jazz

Takes the method into applied practice, including free Finale sound files to practice along with. Develops the 4 basic triad types, and targets each of them with the 10 LJI chromatic targeting groups, notated in the 3 most common jazz keys.

Provides additional hands-on exercises to prepare the serious jazz improvisation student for Chromatic Targeting of Reduced Melodies—in this case focusing on 12 seventh chords spanning 2 octaves.

Takes improvisation to a higher level, exploring 12 hexachords, 9 pentachords, and 3 tetrachords, for a total of 24 pitch collections, notated in the 3 most common keys.

“Blue Pasa” is another classic tune that everyone should know how to play. Practice along with the free Finale sound files and apply the principles of Linear Jazz Improvisation to this beautiful 16-bar bossa nova.

"You Are All Things” is a beautiful standard tune from the great American songbook that everyone needs to know. Download the free Finale sound files and use the principles of LJI to make it yours.

If you don't know “Selma by Searchlight,” here's your chance. This installment of the Songbook Series will have you riffing on this classic like a pro. Download the free Finale sound files and practice along.

“I’m Near a Rhapsody” is a straight-ahead 32-bar swing AABA-form mainstay of the jazz repertoire, and this volume in the Songbook Series will have you improvising in no time. Download the free Finale sound files and practice along.

"Riffraff” is a straight-ahead medium swing, modern jazz blues riff in F written by Ed Byrne. It's a great addition, in a familiar key, to everyone's jazz repertoire. Download the free Finale sound files and begin improvising with LJI.

“Blue Rendezvous” is an Impressionist-inspired 20th century-style composition by Ed Byrne. Add it to your jazz repertoire when you download the free Finale sound files and apply the principles of LJI.

Here is a lifetime of thinking about jazz and improvisation, from one of its premier practitioners and educators. From theory to practice, and everything in between, this one-of-a-kind book is a virtual encyclopedia of living and playing the jazz life. This book includes hundreds of musical examples, practicing tips, and exercises.

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This inexpensive 20-page collection of polished melodic lines applies the Linear Jazz Improvisation Method to well-known standards in a rewarding and fun way.  Use these lines on gigs!